Matthew Toffolo interviewed Rich Figel about his screenplay “I Gotta Be Me,” a political musical feature film. Rich described the story as a David versus Goliath tale, with a punk rocker protagonist battling a corporate giant reminiscent of Donald Trump. He discussed the script’s origins, its themes of repackaging and corporate influence, and its connection… Continue reading Podcast: EP. 1871: Screenwriter Rich Figel (I Gotta Be Me: The Musical)
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Podcast: EP. 1870: Poet Anne Catharine Blake (THE LAST VOYAGEUR)
Matthew Toffolo interviewed Anne Catharine Blake about her poem “The Last Voyager” and its adaptation into a poetry film, with Anne sharing the personal story behind it about her father, Canadian actor Bud Browning, and his difficult end-of-life experience with cancer. Anne explained how her background as an illustrator, visual storytelling professor, and writer informed… Continue reading Podcast: EP. 1870: Poet Anne Catharine Blake (THE LAST VOYAGEUR)
